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MK51 KKU

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,704 mi
Last recorded104,704 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 KKU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 104,704 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 104,536 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,166 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,377 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 97,377 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,541 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 92,487 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 90,438 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 90,438 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 88,480 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 88,480 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,943 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,394 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 74,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 66,826 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 59,908 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 54,999 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,053 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,737 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 33,737 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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MK51 KKU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK51 KKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MK51 KKU is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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